Where is M16 right now?
M16 is located in the constellation Serpens2. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for M16 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M16 is near 17:00: 33° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How M16 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M16 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track M16 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M16
| Constellation | Serpens2 |
| Elevation | -66° |
| Direction | north (6°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
M16 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M16
| Time | 03:20 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -66° |
| Azimuth | 6° |
Here you can see the current position of M16 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
M16 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 24, 12:00 | 22° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 30° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 36° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 39° | 176° | south | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 38° | 195° | south-west | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 33° | 211° | south-west | Best view | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 25° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | 16° | 238° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | 5° | 248° | south-west | Very low | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -6° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -18° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -30° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -41° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | -52° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | -62° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | -66° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | -64° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | -64° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | -61° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | -56° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | -56° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | -52° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | -46° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | -34° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | -22° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | -10° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 1° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 12° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 22° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −13° 48′ |